Olympus Zuiko 261059 25mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
What Buyers Say
Olympus Zuiko 261059 25mm
This Olympus 25mm f/2.8 pancake lens is praised for its tiny size, light weight, and ability to make Micro Four Thirds bodies even more portable. Users love the bright f/2.8 aperture and sharpness, though some report severe chromatic aberration and a few received defective units. The screw-on metal lens cap divides opinion, but its compact form factor is the primary draw.
Pros
- extremely small and lightweight
- bright f/2.8 aperture for low light
- sharp image quality
- affordable price for a fast prime
- makes camera very portable
Cons
- severe chromatic aberration on some copies
- no lens hood included
- screw-on metal lens cap is inconvenient
- defective units reported (focus issues)
- some distortion
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
The Tamron 28-300mm super-zoom wins praise for its lightweight design, versatile focal range, and solid image quality. Users appreciate the compact build and smooth zoom mechanism, but note the slow aperture and trade-offs in sharpness compared to more expensive zooms. Verified reviewers find it an ideal travel lens that pairs well with Sony bodies.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Versatile 28-300mm focal range
- Smooth zoom ring operation
- Compact build for travel
- Good integration with Sony bodies
Cons
- Small maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
- Reduced sharpness vs. premium zooms
- Not an internal zoom lens
- Slow autofocus at high fps on some bodies
Scores
Specifications
| Olympus Zuiko 261059 25mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 25 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | — | 20 |
| Groups | — | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.10 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 25 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:3.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Olympus Zuiko 261059 25mm
- Strong macro (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.